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Saving Face

Directed by Alice Wu

2004•97 min•
Where to watch
Genre
Romance
Topic
Love & Desire
Mood
Tender
Language
EnglishChinese
Featured in
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Synopsis

A romantic comedy about right, wrong and everything in between.

A Chinese-American lesbian and her traditionalist mother are reluctant to go public with secret loves that clash against cultural expectations.

Trailer

Selected Awards

Winner

Golden Horse Awards

Viewer's Choice Award (2004)

Nominee

GLAAD Media Award

(2004)

Footnote

  1. First

    First East Asian American lesbian film to receive a theatrical release

Main Cast

Joan ChenJoan ChenMa
Michelle KrusiecMichelle KrusiecWil
Lynn ChenLynn ChenVivian
Jin WangJin WangGrandpa
Guang Lan KohGuang Lan KohGrandma
Ato EssandohAto EssandohJay
NGNathanel GengMr. Cho
MZMao ZhaoOld Yu

Director

Alice WuRegionUnited StatesIn archive2 filmsHeritageTaiwanUnited StatesMore→

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